Job Description
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond. About the role: We’re looking for a Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager to embed within the hardware team and help design, develop, and refine custom, integrated solutions that enable our revolutionary autonomous flight technology. How you'll make an impact: Lead cross-functional efforts to bring a next-generation product from the early architecture stages through to product launch. Work with engineering management and internal teams to define plans, prioritize engineering efforts, and ensure all aspects critical to the product development cycle are met, including but not limited to: build readiness, testing setups and execution, key supplier kickoffs and progress, major technical issues, and more. Synchronize engineering (and non-engineering) teams to ensure progress toward major company-wide milestones. Track progress throughout the development cycle, communicate updates, and escalate issues as appropriate. What makes you a good fit: Demonstrable excellence in managing firmware/software or hardware development programs for consumer electronics, automotive, or robotic systems. Proven track record in designing, developing, and manufacturing electromechanical systems at consumer scale. Exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to motivate
Skydio is a drone manufacturer that uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumers, enterprises, and government customers. It develops AI-powered drones to deliver the power and flying cameras without the complexity. The company's drones use an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology to recognize, avoid objects in real-time, and predict into the future to make intelligent decisions, enabling users by flying themselves through the most demanding tasks or keeping them safe from obstacles when they want to take control. The company's debut drone, the R1, could track a target and film them while avoiding obstacles without any human intervention required. Then the company released the Skydio 2 in 2019, its second drone, cutting off more than half the price while improving it its autonomous tracking and video capabilities. Its flagship product, the X2, is equipped with seven cameras, 100x zoom, night vision, and promises to turn ordinary users into expert pilots thanks to its self-piloting abilities. It is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, NVIDIA, and UP.Partners.
